Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Friend B. Colbert
Washington Democrat
August 30, 1928
F. B. COLBERT, FORMER COUNTY OFFICIAL DIES
Served as Recorder & Deputy Sheriff in This County. Friend B. Colbert
age 73 years, former Daviess county recorder & deputy sheriff, a retired
farmer living in Veale township, 9 at his home at 8:30 o'clock last night
following an illness of six months. Death of Mr. Colbert removes one
of the best known residents of the county, he having been active in political & farming
organizations of the county for many years. Deceased, died as result
of a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered some time ago. He had been
confined to his home near the Scudder school in Veale township for the
past six months. Born in Veale township, Mr. Colbert had spent practically
all his life in the vicinity. He was the son of Asel & Amanda( Rodarmel)
Colbert & born April 25, 1885. For many years Mr. Colbert was a teacher
in the rural schools of the county & later became active in politics,
being in 1899 to serve as county recorder. He was a Republican. Serving
from 1899 to 1904 as recorder, Mr. Colbert then became deputy sheriff & served
been that capacity until 1905. April 13, 1884 Mr. Colbert married Emily
Jones & to this union five children were born, two of whom proceeded
their father in death. The widow & following children survive: Tell,
Harold & Russell Colbert, all living on R.R. # 2 of this city. Mr. Colbert
was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 31 & of the Liverpool Lodge I.O.O.F.
Deceased is survived by one brother, Asel Colbert of real township & the
following half-sisters & half-brother: Chapman Colbert of Washington, & Mrs.
Harriett Wonder & Mrs. Lennie Wonder, of real township. Mr. Colbert's
father died 21 years ago tonight. The funeral 12 being held Saturday,
services being held at 10:30 o'clock at the family home, burial following
in Bethel cemetery.
Contributed by: Keith Thompson